Scottish Terrier Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Scottish Terrier Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Scottish Terrier Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Scottish Terrier.

Scottish Terrier Guide and Fact File

Height: The average height of a Scottish Terrier is 10-11 inches

Weight: The average weight of a Scottish Terrier is 19-23 pounds

Size of Dog: The Scottish Terrier is a small sized breed of puppy and dog

Breed Type and Dog Group: This breed of dog belongs to the Terrier group

Country of Origin of the Breed: The Scottish Terrier originated in Scotland, Great Britain

Exercise Needs: The Scottish Terrier requires moderate playtime and exercise every day

Coat Type: This breed has a wiry, harsh, weather-proof coat in black, brindle or wheaten color

Shedding hairs: The Scottish Terrier is a low shedder

Grooming needs: The Scottie's coat requires regular brushing and clipping

Training a Scottish Terrier (Trainability): Scotties can be difficult to train so patience is needed

Other Names of Scottish Terrier: Scottie, Aberdeen Terrier and Little Diehard

Scottish Terrier Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 12 - 15 years

Number of puppies per litter: The average Scottish Terrier litter size is 5 puppies per litter

Temperament / Behaviour: Independent, Playful, Graceful, Sensitive, Stubborn and Lovable

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Scottish Terrier puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Scottish Terrier dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Scottish Terrier Puppies and Dogs

Scottish Terrier puppies and dogs are active and bright. This alert little dog has a lovable personality and temperament that is brave and confident, lively and alert, affectionate and loving. The Scottish Terrier has many appealing attributes to its personality and character, and it is a very popular and family pet. The Scottie, as the dog is often nicknamed, can be independent and a little stubborn, and these sides to its personality can cause obedience training to be difficult. However, if owners are consistent and show patience when training, puppies will soon start to respond well and adapt to household life. This is a sensitive dog that cannot receive harsh training or discipline, so owners must always treat their Scottie with kindness and care. Puppies, in particular, are really playful and will require daily playtime and activity. Adult dogs are also active and walks must form part of their daily normal routine.

Choosing Scottish Terrier Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Scottish Terrier puppies grow into small sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Scottish Terrier puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder. There is information about the health issues, illnesses and diseases, that relate to the Scottie, via the health issues link above. The Scottish Terrier has a wiry, harsh double coat that requires regular grooming and clipping. This breed traditionally has a long beard and eyebrows, and many people recognize the Scottie by these distinct facial features. This is a graceful and sensitive breed of dog that is very pleasant and fun to company to have around - with the right training, this breed will adapt very well to household life and routine.

Scottish Terrier Puppies and Dogs